June 3, 2024
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - As His Holiness the Dalai Lama drove through the courtyard to the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, this morning, costumed dancers whirled in welcome. At the foot of the temple two students stepped forward to offer the traditional ‘Chema Changphu’. His Holiness took a pinch of one and dipped his finger in the other. He surveyed the crowd, many of whom held up white silk scarves.
June 3, 2024
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, and Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Minister of Sikkim, to congratulate them both on their parties’ success in the state assembly elections. He observed that over the years, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim have made tremendous strides in development and prosperity.
June 3, 2024
This is to inform all concerned that no engagements, including public audiences will be scheduled from June 20 onwards until further notice. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is scheduled to travel to the United States for medical treatment on his knees. Upon his return to Dharamsala, regular engagements will resume. Thank you for your kind understanding.
May 24, 2024
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama met 200 people from, or associated with, Emory University, who have come to Dharamsala to take part in a conference on the theme ‘Investigating the Impact of Contemplative Practices’. Executive Director of the Emory Compassion Center, Geshé Lobsang Tenzin Negi, introduced the occasion.
June 3 - 4, 2024
April 19 - 20, 2024
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